Job Description

Heads the Mining Operations, all mining contractor teams, participates in company strategic planning and formulates long, medium and short-term Mine Operations plans supporting company strategy and business goals. Division: Mine Management Our client currently has an opportunity for a Mine Manager to head the mining operations, all mining contractor teams, participate in company strategic planning and formulate long, medium and short-term mine operations plan supporting company strategy and business goals. The ideal candidate will hold a Mining Engineering Degree, have a minimum of 10 years of experience in opencast mining, 3 years experience as a Mine Manager together with a valid Opencast Blasting Certificate and a Mine Managers Certificate of Competency.Position Details:Type: Permanent
Reports to: General Manager
Job titles of direct reports: Production Superintendent, Mining Engineers, Drilling site manager, Blasting site manager, Load & Hauling site manager, road maintenance site manager (Outsourced) & other servicePrimary Purpose: Heads the Mining Operations, all mining contractor teams, participates in company strategic planning and formulates long, medium and short-term Mine Operations plans supporting company strategy and business goals.Job description / core competencies:1: Mining OperationsEnsures efficiency, safety, and productivity in mining operations byProposing and motivating annual budgets and managing expenditures within the approved budget, reporting deviations, and taking action to minimise adverse variances from budgetLiaising with Maintenance Department to maximise plant and equipment safe and productive availability.Working with the contractor mining companies to drive productivity towards achieving the mine planRecognising / anticipating operational, technical and safety challenges; taking action to prevent or overcome them and seeking continuous improvementEnsuring effective communication and coordination between contractors and the Mining Operations staff.Monitoring operations, following up on reports, and taking / initiating corrective action where necessary.Collaborating with other management team members to ensure that Mining Operations objectives are met.2: SafetyDeveloping sustainable mining system to ensure the safety of all employees in line with MHSAct requirementsEncourages and maintains a positive safety and environment culture by continuous monitoring, taking action to eliminate unsafe or environmentally damaging behaviour, and conducting safety and environment-focused meetings.3: Profitability and GrowthContributes to the growth and profitability of the company, byCollaborating with other management team members and company executives to achieve overall business objectives.Drive system to ensure that all commodities (Diesel & Explosives) utilised at mining operations are consumed in line with the targeted benchmarkOverseeing the implementation of approved capital projects to expand capacity and/or improve operations.Implement controls over the mining month-end certification process in line with surveyed quantities and able to drive the system to manage mining costs within budget.Implementing procedures to reduce duplication and waste (e.g., water and power)4: Statutory RequirementsEnsures compliance with all statutory requirements byEnsuring daily, weekly and monthly engagement with all business partners on compliance requirements in line with MHSActContinuously overseeing / monitoring mining operations and the actions of contractorsEnsuring that required the submission of all statutory reporting & permits reports are submitted accurately and on timeEnsuring that only trained and competent persons can access the mine to perform mining-related activities in line with company policiesEnforce strict control and management of contractors on site. Engaging with regulatory authorities to achieve mutual respect and collaboration5: Mining ContractorsEnsuring the development of robust contract management systems related to managing all mining, haulage, blasting, and dust managementEnforcement of systems to monitor productivity/efficiencies i.e. by monitoring shovel rates, loads per hour / day, etc.Ensure monitoring of approved head counts training, safety incidents and accidents, and DMR complianceEstablish a session to monitor and ensure compliance with the signed-off mine plan (spatial) above 85%Implementing robust mining systems to manage floor conditions, road profiles, waste dump management etc.6: Department managementManages staff performance, bySetting performance standards and goals.Monitoring and appraising performance against standards and agreed goals; taking corrective action as required.Identifying training needs and arranging training to enhance performance.Collaborating with HR in the recruitment and selection of staff.Applying the appropriate HR procedures in the process of managing staff.6.1 Prepares (and works within) mining budgets (Operating and Capital expenses), bySubmitting and motivating budgetary requirements and finalising with the Chief Financial OfficerReporting on cost variances and devising ways of minimising negative deviationsOverseeing the planning and execution, in line with agreed budgets, of the department, managed6.2 Provides technical leadership, byEnsuring continuous legal compliance with standards for the departments managedManaging and coordinating the teams in the delivery of reports as requiredEstablishing and enforcing all engineering standards.7.EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMSIdentifies opportunities for optimisation of mining equipment productivity across the full range of mining equipmentAll mining-related systems e.g., Truck & Load monitoring system, IsoMetrix (integrated risk management system), planning software / block model (where and how to mine), etc.Working closely with the engineer to ensure the implementation of robust planned maintenanceChair and coordinate the monthly mine planning process with all business partners on the mine. Working closely with the mine planning, mineral resources department and Geotech to ensure slope stability monitoring systems on the mine.Working closely with the Geotech Department. To develop protocols to enhance slope management controlsDrive the implementation of critical controls within the mining processes8. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS (Limits of authority)Decides on load /haul schedules and loading places, with the authority to stop the activity.Makes final decisions on safety matters.Deals with employees and contractors questions / issues, deciding how best to handle them.Has the authority to postpone a blast; but would inform General Manager and any others affected in advance.Makes recommendations (not decisions) on capital projects.Having absolute authority over the mining plan and instituting change management notes in case of change in the original signed-off mine plan.9. CHALLENGES AND DEMANDS OF THE JOBChallenges and demands on the job that creates additional complexity arise from e.g.Able to work under pressurerainy weather limiting mobility in the mining/loading areaspeople - ongoing management of systems / compliance.Complexity arises from the fact that it is challenging to keep track and to know what is going onAligning the business partners to the companys goals and culture, especially the onboarding of new service providers/contractorsAble to have robust and difficult conversations with teams and direct subordinateAble to showcase leadership and drive for continual improvement4. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPSInternal stakeholders:Company executives and Management colleagues, organised labour, own team members and business partnersExternal stakeholders:Other mines in the area, regulatory officials / inspectors, farmers, contractor principalsLocation (city, province): Northern CapeJob Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Mining Engineering DegreeMinimum of 10 of years experience in opencast mining and 3 years as a mine managerA valid Opencast Blasting CertificateMine Managers Certificate of CompetencyExperience required:Contractor Mining experienceExperience in driving productivity improvement initiatives to achieve mines strategic plansIn mine planning and executionExcellent knowledge of safety legislation and best practices within the metals industryInvestigation capability and report writing skillsExposure to OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001Experience in risk management and complianceCompetencies / skills / attributes requiredDemonstrable management skills in mine planning, production managementSkilled in management attributes; planning, leading, organising, controlling)Report writing skillProfessional, verbal and written communication in EnglishCommunication and networking skills within the organisation and externallyMicrosoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)Managing of high-performance teamsPersonal attributes:Self-starterTeam playerDrive and enthusiasmConceptual abilityTolerance for ambiguityInfluentialDevelopment OrientationResult drivenPrepared to show initiativeCompany Description:
For a fully operational mine and processing plant with state-of-the-art infrastructure (ore production of over 3 million tons per year and rising). Community empowerment is an integral part of the company. They have invested generously in the small business development, healthcare, and education sectors within the communities they operate within. In the CEOs words: A diverse and inclusive culture, with attention to detail and a sense of urgency, supports the companys Mission Statement, which is supported by the companys values being integrity, empowerment, collaboration and sustainability, we hold each other accountable to get the most out of the team!This advert is being advertised in collaboration with our recruitment partner MCHIR

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